activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 5
- Host community programs and events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes and hosts various community events including children's programs, meetings, workshops, classes, discussions, an ongoing community puzzle activity, and a Storywalk® in Patagonia's town park. Also co-hosts fundraising events with authors and organizes trivia nights.
- Offer cultural passes to Arizona attractions Free Arts Access & Field TripsProvides patrons with "culture passes" through the Act One Arizona program, offering free admission to cultural events and museums across Arizona, with over twenty passes available, each granting two free tickets.
- Organize book sales Used Book Sales for Library FundingMaintains a well-stocked indoor book sale at the library and organizes a book sale during the Sky Islands Artisan Market in October.
- Provide free access to library materials and digital resources Residential Community Library ServicesMaintains a collection of print, audio, video, and digital materials, including nearly 2,000 movies and TV series, bestsellers, and resources focused on Southwest and local history. Offers free access to online books, movies, language instruction, and streaming services like Kanopy and Libby (OverDrive).
- Support the Patagonia Public Library's operations and infrastructure Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentProvides financial and material support to the Patagonia Public Library, including paying for its operating budget and librarian's salary during financial crises, funding electrical repairs, purchasing equipment like copy machines and automated circulation systems, and supporting building expansions such as the Mary Rebecca Cady Reading Room and a new east wing.
capacity building · 1
- Maintain a local history archive Digital & Physical Historical ArchivingCollaborates with the Patagonia Museum to maintain a local history archive and makes video recordings of “Living Treasures” events publicly accessible via the library’s YouTube channel.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community-responsive and inclusive programming community-responsive_programmingThe organization actively seeks to understand community needs and partners with other local organizations to ensure its programs are responsive. They strive to create a welcoming environment for all ages, inspiring curiosity and innovation, and communicating regularly with the community about their activities.
- Fostering community through shared activities and spaces community_building_through_shared_activitiesThe organization believes that providing communal activities and spaces, such as puzzle areas and intergenerational programs, fosters connection and shared participation within the community. They also aim to serve as a "community commons" where people can gather for lifelong learning and access resources.
- Preserving local history and intergenerational memory through oral histories oral_history_programThe organization believes in the value of personal narratives and intergenerational memory, and thus uses oral history gatherings to preserve community stories, particularly from long-time residents and elders.
- Promoting literacy and access to information through diverse resources digital_accessThe organization promotes literacy and learning by offering digital resources, outdoor literacy programs, and by funding various library expenses including collection expansion, technology services, and professional development. They also advocate for the right to read and access to information.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Crafts and Cookbooks Collection
A collection of recipes for crafts and dishes curated by library staff.
Dog of the Month
Features a local dog each month with their story and picture.
Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Features an assortment of books celebrating indigenous people.
Puzzles Galore
A community puzzle exchange program where patrons can bring a puzzle and take one.
Storywalk
An innovative way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors by walking through Patagonia's town park and reading laminated pages from a selected children's book installed along the walkway.
Writers in the 'hood
Showcases the works of local authors.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- AZ Humanities Partner — Supported their traveling “Woven Journey’s” exhibit and events.
- Act One Arizona Partner — Provides "culture passes" for free access to cultural events and museums across Arizona.
- Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) Funder — Engaged with the foundation and received a $25K grant for programming.
- Boman-Stradling History Center Partner — Collaborates with the Boman-Stradling History Center, as evidenced by the participation of its historian, Cami Schlappy, in the “Living Treasures” event.
- Kanopy Partner — Provides access to streaming movies.
- Kanopy Partner — Provides streaming services, including Great Courses and Kanopy Kids, with library membership.
- Mango Languages Partner — Provides access to language instruction courses.
- OverDrive Partner — Partners through Arizona's "Little Libraries That Could" program to provide ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines via the Libby app.
- OverDrive Partner — Provides access to digital books through the Libby platform.
- Patagonia Community Association Partner — Worked with on the annual Writer’s Roundup event in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
- Patagonia Creative Arts Center and Tin Shed Partner — Co-hosted an evening fundraiser event for author Craig Johnson.
- Patagonia Museum Partner — Collaborates with the library to maintain a local history archive.
- Patagonia Public Library Partner — Supports the library's programs and collections through fundraising and book sales.
- Patagonia Regional Foundation Partner — Bought "Birds of North America" online for 2 years.
- Patagonia Town Council Government — Recognized the work of the Friends of the Library during National Friends of the Libraries Week.
- Patagonia Trading Post Partner — Hosted a book signing event for author Craig Johnson as part of a fundraiser.
- Patagonia Women’s Club Partner — Founded the library and deeded Cady Hall to the Town to garner grants for restoration.
- Santa Cruz County Government — Subsidized the operating budget of the library and the library became a member of the Santa Cruz County Library system.
- Smithsonian Partner — Supported their traveling “Woven Journey’s” exhibit and events.
- The Patagonia Trading Post Partner — Carries copies of books featured in the Library's Storywalk® program for community members to purchase and take home.
- The Patagonia Trading Post Partner — Sells copies of "The Magical Yet" by Angela DiTerlizzi, a book featured in the library's Storywalk® program.
- Town of Patagonia Government — Subsidized the operating budget of the library and received Cady Hall deed from Patagonia Women's Club for restoration.